AAT Certificate and Diploma Fast Track

Financial management is at the heart of every business, so demand for accounting and finance skills is consistently high across all sectors.

Association of Accounting Technicians
The AAT Certificate and Diploma is a fast track to Level 3 and includes the AAT Level 2 Certificate. This intensive fast-track programme provides you with an introduction to professional accountancy. Completion of the full programme will allow you to work as a trainee accountant and provide a firm grounding for future training and progression.

You will receive foundation knowledge of accountancy through a mixture of classroom teaching and simulated activities to replicate the type of work you would be doing in industry. You will also engage in GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

An AAT membership is also required to complete this course (not included in the course fee).

Course Content
Throughout the duration of the AAT Certificate and Diploma you will learn the following;

• Bookkeeping


• Recording and Accounting for Cash and Credit Transactions


• Preparing Ledgers, Trial Balance and Management Reports


• Computerised Accounting (using Sage Line 50)


• Final Accounts for Sole Traders and Partnerships


• Preparing VAT Returns


• Using Spreadsheets for Accounting Purposes


• Understanding Ethics in a Professional Context


• Record, Analyse and Apportion Costs

Entry Requirements

Normally 5 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including English and maths, and satisfactory results in a relevant Level 3 qualification, or equivalent AS/A Level results and an interview.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to work in an accounts department or become a trainee accountant.

Course Progression

You will be able to progress onto an AAT Accounting Diploma Level 4 after the successful completion of this course.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.

*Are you 19 or over?

If you are 19 or over on the day your course starts, and your course is an approved qualification at level 3 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of your tuition.

Please call (01206) 712777 for more information.